Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the Shepton Mallet area is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The role involves maintaining and repairing automated production machinery in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The ideal candidate should have strong fault diagnosis skills and relevant engineering qualifications. This full-time position offers a salary of £48,900 plus excellent benefits and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

30 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays)

5% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance – 2x annual salary

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and planned maintenance on machinery.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to resolve engineering issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Fault diagnosis and repair skills

Proactive and team-oriented approach

Understanding of automated manufacturing processes

Education

Recognised engineering qualifications (mechanical or electrical)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (FMCG)

Shepton Mallet • £48,900 + Excellent Benefits + Overtime • Permanent | Full-time | Shift Work

Are you a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term role with a leading manufacturer? Do you have experience in FMCG or a fast-paced production environment?

We're partnering with a well‑established FMCG manufacturer near Shepton Mallet, known for their low staff turnover, strong team culture, and commitment to staff development. Due to continued growth, they're now seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their highly skilled engineering team.

The Role

As part of a multi‑skilled engineering team, you'll be responsible for maintaining, fault finding, and repairing a range of automated production machinery to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and planned maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Fault diagnosis and repair of automated systems.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to resolve engineering issues.
• Ensure compliance with H&S and engineering standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and root cause analysis.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar role within FMCG or a fast‑paced manufacturing/production environment.
• Recognised engineering qualifications (mechanical or electrical).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential).
• Strong fault‑finding, diagnostic and repair skills.
• Good understanding of automated manufacturing processes.
• A proactive and team‑oriented approach.

Shift Pattern

8‑week rotating cycle:

• Early: 6am - 2pm
• Days: 8am - 5pm (or 9am - 6pm during transitions)
• Late: 2pm - 10pm
• Weekend work: 3 weekends out of 8
• Overtime available:
  • Saturdays: 1.5x
  • Sundays: 2x

Salary & Benefits

• £48,900 (inclusive of shift allowance)
• On‑call payments: ~£1,000+ per year
• Overtime regularly available
• 30 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance – 2x annual salary
• Excellent training & development

This role may suit

• Maintenance Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Multi Skilled Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Engineering Technician
• Craftsperson
• Shift Engineer from an FMCG, manufacturing, or automated production environment.

Ready to take the next step?

If you're a skilled engineer looking for a secure, long‑term opportunity with excellent benefits – apply now.